The US leader – speaking at a reception showcasing Welsh food, music and the nation itself, hosted by Prince Charles – said that “you can see natural beauty, the wonderful people, great hospitality” before urging people to visit Wales.

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Peter Hemstock, 37, a secondary school teacher from Treuddyn near Wrexham, said his daughter was one of a number of schoolchildren from across Wales who were chosen to attend the reception after their messages of hope had been chosen.

His daughter’s card read: “I want to live in a world where people from different countries and cultures live in peace together.”

Speaking about Mr Cameron, the teacher added: “He read my daughter’s message and said that’s what we’re been talking about today.”

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